Huntley Community School District 158

08/25/2026

Today Huntley 158's Director of Elementary Curriculum Paula Moan led a robust professional development session for special education teachers and interventionists to explore interactive strategies for engaging students who need additional support in math. 🤔➗➕ Through hands-on learning and collaboration, educators gained practical tools and fresh approaches designed to build student confidence, strengthen understanding and make math learning more accessible and engaging.

08/23/2026

HHS freshman Matthew Erickson is one of the most engaging individuals you may ever meet! Learn more about his incredible journey here.

Dubbed the “miracle child,” cancer survivor Matthew Erickson endured 16 brain surgeries and multiple rounds of chemotherapy.

08/21/2026

The 2026-27 school year is officially in session! 🎉📚✨

What an AMAZING first few days it has been! We’re so excited to see our students back, ready to learn, grow, connect, and make memories! 🤩

Welcome back Huntley 158! ❤

08/20/2026

Huntley Community School District 158’s regular board meeting will be held tonight - Thursday, August 20, 2026 - at 7 p.m. (open session) at the District Office, 650 Dr. John Burkey Drive in Algonquin.

📃Click here to view the agenda: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1422?meeting=760479

08/19/2026

Welcome back Huntley 158! 🤩🎒

The sun was shining and everyone was smiling on the first day of school today! ☀ We missed you so much and we cannot wait to learn with you, grow with you and make long-lasting memories with you! Let's make the 2026-27 school year the most COLORFUL one yet! 🎨

The fun doesn't stop here, our Kindergarteners will have their first day TOMORROW (August 20)! ✨

08/18/2026

What a GREAT day! ✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the elementary and middle school open houses yesterday! 🥰 It was so wonderful seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and feeling all the excitement building for another amazing school year. 💙📚

We are SO excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to welcome our students back! 🎉

🎒 TOMORROW is the first day of school for Grades 1–12 and LIGHT students! We can’t wait to see you and kick off an incredible year together!

08/17/2026

Today, we welcomed back our Huntley 158 teachers and staff at our Welcome Back Assembly! 🤩📣 A big shoutout to Huntley High School band for the energetic performances to brighten up our morning, our student volunteers for your help in reinforcing our Portrait of a Learner goals and our Board of Education Student Advisory Representatives for the words of encouragement for this upcoming school year!

We also took time to honor and celebrate our retirees for the many years they have poured into our schools and students. Thank you for leaving your mark on our Huntley 158 canvas! 🎨

As we begin a new school year, we’re ready to pick up our brushes, add new colors, and paint another great year together! Let’s make this year a masterpiece. 🖌️

08/13/2026

Welcome to Huntley 158! 🎉

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming our newest certified and non-certified staff members to the Huntley 158 family! 🤩 We are so excited to have you on our team and can’t wait to see all that you’ll bring to our schools and community. Here’s to a great year of learning, growing, and making a difference together! ❤️🌱

A special thank you to the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce for welcoming our new staff with gift bags filled with goodies and gifts from local community organizations!

08/10/2026

As the new school year is right around the corner, here's a great social media safety reminder from SmartSocial.com!

08/08/2026

Today is the day we start telling the great stories of Huntley 158 alumni. Here's one about a 2007 HHS graduate.

We're excited to launch our first "Where Are They Now?" alumni series by highlighting the inspiring journeys of Huntley 158 graduates. Meet Alicia Murphy, a Huntley High School Class of 2007 graduate whose passion for communication, curiosity and relationship-building has led her to a successful career in the tech industry while bringing her family back to the Huntley community she proudly calls home.

Murphy graduated from HHS in 2007 and attended Northern Illinois University (NIU). She started in sales roles with known organizations like Salesforce and LinkedIn, then ultimately decided to start getting involved in scaling tech startups. Currently, she leads a team of account executives at a female-founded startup called Hummingbirds (based out of Des Moines, Iowa) that helps connect brands like Olipop, Goodles, Purely Elizabeth & Graza with content creators and influencers.

According to Murphy, HHS’s speech team, theater and communications programs equipped her to develop skills that led to employment at top tier tech organizations throughout her career.

"The community was impactful to me and I realize that even more now. I had great leaders and teachers that mentored me and helped me lean into my strengths. I never knew how many paths not knowing what to do would take me, but curiosity, relationship building skills and a desire to truly learn what makes people tick has helped me find success in my career."

In addition to her exciting career, Murphy is a mother of two and her son is entering 1st grade at Leggee this year. She and her family moved back to Huntley to be closer to family and to have their kids begin their education in a great district.

Are you a Huntley alum or know someone who is? Send us your story, and be sure to join our alumni network! Learn about our alumni campaign here: https://www.huntley158.org/community/alumni